CANNONBALL RAG - Country Fingerstyle Picking

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"Cannonball Rag" has always been one of my favorite Merle Travis songs. I can still remember the first time I heard it, and it totally blew me away. I had been listening to Doc Watson and I heard him tell a story about naming his son Merle after Merle Travis, so I figured that I should check out Merle Travis and hear what I'd been missing. This was the first song I heard by Merle, and I just listened to it on repeat over and over again. I recently received this "Red Pure" model OMc from Furch guitars, and it is one of the easiest-to-play acoustics I've ever had, so it makes songs like this just fly out!
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Fingerstyle Arrangement by Justin Johnson
TUNING:
Standard Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E
GEAR:
Furch Guitars "Red Pure" OMc-SR
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There may be a few people who are as good as Justin, but there ain't nobody better. He makes it look easy.

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Yes you are right. if more people put in the practice like he did/does the music that we be listening too would be utterly fabulous.

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Chet and Jerry are sitting somewhere smiling!

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Don't forget Roy...

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Merle travis?

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Leo Kottke eating a Watermelon

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One of the spookiest things is impression that you're simply aware of each string in every moment, impeccable technique, but joy not lost! Means for all your recordings, not just this one. Greets and love from far Serbia!

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Justin, your improvisational techniques are extraordinary, and the interspersed harmonics are pure ecstasy. Thank you for delighting many here!

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[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

Down at my Dad’ s this morning doing some SPRING CLEANING and yard work. Sure takes me back to the 50s... When Grams taught Dad how to play guitar in this style. Aaahh, the good ol’ days. This afternoon I’ll finally open up that DVD and see if I have any shovel guitar skills!!✌🏻

[@guitarhole]

To anyone learning to play guitar . If Chet Atkins is not in your music collection , throw it away and start over . Good stuff Justin . Thanks for posting .

[@MuntheDane]

That's just pure awesome picking. Beautiful guitar. Thanks for the treat.

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Justin after following and sharing your music pretty much since you first started posting I just am astounded at how incredibly good you are and such nice guy as well! You do music proud! Blessings to you and all your loved ones! Stay safe! 🤍

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Thanks for all the smiles you put on our faces. True joy to hear your music. ❤🎸

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You are Shredding it...🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸 Love it !!!❣🤘

[@geoffrippon5477]

Just stunning 👏

[@romainschindler2735]

Thanks you give a fresh version of it ! So many good ideas to pick.

[@VitoGaarin]

Super awesome Justin, absolutely great👌👍

[@wesleysmith5580]

Thanks for the smiles Mr. Justin, that tune (played brilliantly) alway's reminds me of a house full of grandchildren cutting up and carrying on... LOL

[@karstux]

I don't know how many times my jaw hit the floor watching Justin play this song. I do know that true mastery is a beautiful, beautiful thing to watch, and I keep coming back to Justin's channel!

[@king117slayer8]

Sounds great, I love every video you put out

[@koen0th]

That's a hell of picking job son, I was afraid your guitar would catch on fire!!❤️‍🔥

[@kholbrook203]

Oh man Justin.! That was great.!! I loved it.❤️🥃

[@georgesjunglerc]

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing.

[@curtispartain7352]

as always, amazing!

[@BillyLeeGoodman]

Yes!! More! More! All the rags! Incredible work!

[@michaelmira-lopez1660]

I'm so taken aback, you've hit such a sweet spot. Your playing is so pleasing to the ear :)

[@bradpotter6401]

"Shave and A Haircut", that riff must be over a hundred years old! A nice light way to finish after all that technical playing!

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Smoooooth. A master of your craft.

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Thank you for the acoustic guitar performances.

[@chadyoak1633]

Wow that guitar has low action!! Sign of a high quality instrument to have such a low action without fret buzz issues!! Gorgeous guitar Justin!!!

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Incredible!

[@Bjornlundstrom]

Damn..that's some serious rag, stunning work Justin🔥🎶🔥🎶

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Great playing as usual.

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So so good and great great plays Thanks 🙏👍🤙🎶👍🤙

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Dude you’re just amazing. Great player!!!!!

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Justin Johnson,I'm a new fan from Israel,ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS! Thank you! What a fkn legend!

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Amazing! 💚✊ & thank You all for sharing what Youve been given.

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You have posted this gem while I worked my ass off in the beloved garden. Listening to you while watching it grow and marveling over my duties... the very best soundtrack. Thanks!

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Amazing!

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Great song... U R Awesome!😎😎😎😎

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This is pure magic. Mesmerized.

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Oooh ya Justin thanks..!

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The Master at work again! Bloody brilliant! 👍🏼😎

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Mind blowing talent Justin! Gonna have to listen to that again several times while I just sit here with a beer and smile! Stay safe and well dude!!!

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Phenomenal playing like always. Simply mesmerizing

[@dianegreen6635]

Killing it !

[@barnBR5-49]

Great interpretation of Cannonball Rag. Thanks for continuing the Travis tradition.

[@shaunyboy45]

Brings a smile to my face.......you sir make it look so easy..also I’m in love with the furch brand now

[@gilesman2011]

Love that Thumb picking!!!

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Uh oh, looks like JJ has a new favorite- for now...LOVE the fingerboard on that Furch! Stellar playing as always. I look for your channel to soar with the current state of things. Keep rocking!

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Dang son! Chet and Doc gotta be impressed up there! Wowsers!

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Justin Johnson's playing soothes my ears snd hurts my brain.."How can he play anything?!"

[@MomusFilms]

Excellent!

[@Sebastopolmark]

Justin (speaking in the third person) is one of the MOST versatile players out there. Rags, Blues, Slides, 6 strings, 12 strings and even 3 strings. ALWAYS a pleasure to listen to! !! !!!

[@mangosmadmom]

I didn't think you were as good as you really are Mr Justin but after watching your fingers do this rag as fast and crisp as Tommy E. I'm a believer! Your pretty fricking good. Maybe I'm just jelous.

[@stevenashmore1303]

Fantastic!!

[@christineschmidt8494]

Chester is certainly smilin at you again Justin ! If I were just listening I'd say Chet was on here ! BEAUTIFUL !

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That was a fun track...as always well performed picking mastery.

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Thanks very nice! 🎶🥁🎶🥁

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NICE TUNE.

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luv it man!

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Excellent

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the best ragtime of the world! your hands fly! I love it!!!!!!!! ♥

[@dezitall]

Sat through the delightful song with a big grin. Needed that.

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That Furch guitar rich tone,and you nailed it,very well played Justin,

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I am a long time Ragtime Guy: You are my ne Ragtime Piano Player! It is simple as that Justin! Awesome is not enough....Stay true to yourself, as the accolades come rolling in....Listen to your own Heart, your Spouse & the Good Lord: Make your own music! Blessings!

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Your new furch is so adorable ❤❤

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🎸🔊 🎶 VERY COOL !! Like all us that practices,, you are "still" improving 😎🤘 THANKS for sharing !! 👍😉

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gonna buy it, perfect version

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BRAVO!

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Never have 3 completely opposite concepts sounded so good together

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thanks i made this my moving tune for the day..choooo chooooo!!! take care Justin..fun song!!

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Sensational! 😊

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Masterful!

[@eugene-11]

very nice :) much love man

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

Merle Travis would be clapping for this.

[@jayheinz4624]

Very nicely done!!!!and way to nail the Merle Travis style!!👍And I really enjoyed what you added to the arrangement!👍

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Reminds me of my dad. Good memories! Sounding good - play on!

[@mssmmgnn]

👏👍👍 you've find plenty of very cool variations I' ve never heard before, in no one other version, starting from the owner's one, M. Travis, and one of the greatest, Tommy Emmanuel. You've given, to this tune, a real fascinating 'brand new' mood, to my ears; very effective, and fitting into the genre.

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Thanks!

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Excellent, 👌🙏

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For me you are a Genius, a spectacular God

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Wow!

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Mighty fine picking! Old Chet would be proud 😎

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Yesssssss!!!!!! I love.

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Amazing..

[@karlkascha1261]

Awesome playing Justin, as always. I'd like to hear the same tune played on the travel guitar. I still think that the travel guitar has the warmest sound.

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I’ll be posting more with the Little Jane Travel guitar for ya soon.🤘🤘

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Wow. Excellent playing. I wish I had your talent. I cant imaging who hit the dislike in this one. Thanks for sharing this video.

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Those guitars sound really well

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Good stuff...

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Best name ever!

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This guy is special always chilling out to want he play's from u.k. 🎸👍

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Maybe Brian May 's got a skill like him... What a lvl

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Just too good!! 😅

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Thumbs up Justin.

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Morning charge of vital energy and mood!